Word Origin & History

form early 13c., from O.Fr. forme, from L. forma "form, mold, shape, case," origin unknown. One theory holds that it is from Gk. morphe "form, beauty, outward appearance" (see morphine) via Etruscan. Sense of "behavior" is first recorded late 14c. The verb is attested from c.1300. Related: Formed; forming.

Example Sentences for formed

Two circles were formed, about a hundred yards off, for prisons.

General maxims, unless they be formed upon both, will be but notional, v.10.

Some months back, he had formed the plan which he thought most likely to succeed.

She formed a vague plan, which she had almost forgotten the next morning.

Here they held secret consultations, and formed their final plans.

A theory which he had formed was destroyed by that recollection.

Forests are extensive and are formed of hundreds of species of trees.

This is the chloride that is formed when the chlorine gas unites with the gold.

The two Companies when formed consisted of the following Members.

The errors entered into the folkways, formed a part of them, and were protected by them.